After a bit of a stall, we can get the Make A Good Level X3 contest sort of moving along! I've got some interesting things planned for this contest, and I'm excited to share them all with y'all! Of course, I'm gonna need a couple of peeps to help with this (potentially big) project!

So, without further ado, here's what I'm going to need:

Contest Judges!

Obviously, judges are kinda important for a contest, so this is priority one right here!

This time around, however, people who are willing and/or wanting to judge for MaGLX3 are going to need to play-test and judge a couple sample levels that I have prepared. This is so I can see everyone's judging style and better establish a good idea of who I want to pick for judges.

-Play these levels with the SMBX 2.0 engine that is included with the packet!!!
Otherwise, there's a possibility some levels won't work properly!
-Start each level as SMALL MARIO unless otherwise specified!

And, uhhh, that's pretty much it really! There's a little more detail inside the packet, including the rubric, level gimmicks, etc.

All judge applications will be due on AUGUST 7th, 11:59pm MST!! So make sure to get them in by then!

If anybody has questions about the gimmick, judging, or anything else! Please feel free to message me! Same goes for if any of the levels appear to be broken or otherwise!!!

HUB Designers!

Similarly to previous contests, there will be an episode/game/HUB thingamajig for this contest! Shocking!

This time around, I'd like to get the episode out for everyone at the time the LP starts so that everyone may enjoy it! I'll need some determined folks to help formulate a pretty rad game out of the contest levels in a decent amount of time.

Along with designers for the HUB, I would also like to ask for musical composers that are willing to help make a custom soundtrack for the MaGLX3 HUB. Again, music for the HUB, and nothing that will replace the default SMBX music.

How to apply:

Create a 15-30 second jingle indicating that you are capable of making music. You are free to do however you please with this composition.

Timocom the Rosalina Lunatic.Now, before you jump to conclusions, i just got appealed, so i'm ready to become different.https://discord.gg/aqSFxW6
The True Goddess is the Goddess that's taller than the Goddess of light.

One week left y'all!!! If you've had any inclination to be a judge/HUB designer, make sure to turn your sign-up stuff in soon!

As of now, I've gotten 4 people wanting to help with the music. While that is pretty decent, I'd like to ask for more. So I encourage anybody who has prior composition experience to feel free and message me, I could use all the help I get with the music!!!

Heya howdy! Thanks again to everyone who auditioned to be a judge/HUB designer/composer! It excites me to see a bunch of people wanting to help with the project. (again if you want to make beautiful music please say so)

HenryRichard wrote:Out of curiosity, how many people are signed up for music now?

I've gotten 8 people who are interested so far.

Judge-wise, I received a total of 10 applications, which I think is pretty good! There's some pretty interesting competition, with some incredibly varying results and scorings from each individual! It has honestly been a difficult time deciding who I think would do really good with the whole "judge a buncha levels" thing. I've managed to narrow it down to two judges (1 talkhaus, 1 SMBXer) who I think would do an excellent job and provide their own unique take as a judge.

However, before I announce who they are, I'd like to see who all you guys think should be a judge.

Therefore, I'd like to announce:

THE COMMUNITY-SELECTED JUDGE

Yep! To help prevent MaGL HOSTING BIAS TM, I'd like the communities (both talkhaus and the SMBX forums) to vote on who they think can do the best job at judging! I'd also like a 4th judge due to the several qualified applicants, as it would've made it a huge bummer not allow some of these guys to be judges!also also I'm waiting on beta 4 so that we can actually get this contest started soooo yeah you can call this "stalling" in a sense...

I have taken each applicant, even the ones that I have already selected, and have randomly assigned them to a fruit (because fruits are nutritious and awesome). I have also posted their scores and reviews down below where anyone could pop-in and take a quick look at what each judge has to offer. The identity of the applicants have been left out to prevent bias based on reputation, and I'd like everyone to vote based an applicant's judging style.

Now, what does everyone else have to do? Well, it's real simple!
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Everything that you guys need to know should be all down below, including some links to .gifs of the audition levels to provide a preview in-case you're not terribly familiar with them. I do implore everyone to, at the very least, glance at the written portion of the reviews. The judge comments, in particular, can provide interesting insight into each applicant. The graph/picture thing shows each applicants scoring and favorites from the pack. Take note that the levels in the pack itself were specifically intended to test certain level qualities and look at what each person likes/dislikes/prefers/all that mumbo jumbo. However, do remember that opinions do exist and people will have different experiences with each level.

*APPLICANTS: Do Not Reveal Who You Are! Keep it to yourself and don't spoil the fun yo!

***(Also take note applicants that some of the scores are different from what you put down, that's because some of your guys' math was wrong and I went through and fixed it... oops.)

Anyways, I'm interested to see who y'all vote for, and I'll just leave it at that! If there are any questions, please feel free to message me.

Thoughts:
Apple: Reviews were nice and short, mostly accurate scores. Someone I think would be a good judge.
Banana: These reviews are about the same quality as Ninja Boy's reviews...
Peach: Short and sweet reviews that say what he liked/didn't like about the level. He'd probably be a good fit for the contest.
Cononut: Reviews are too short and not really helpful.
Melon: Nice reviews that give good constructive feedback.
Mango: Seems like a very strict judge in terms of scores, but that would make the contest more interesting.
Cherry: Very good reviews that fit perfectly in a MaGL X contest.
Kiwi: Not a huge fan of these reviews, also his English isn't that good which makes him kinda hard to understand sometimes.
Grape: I like his reviews but the fact that he gave up on a hard level after only one attempt (or at least that's what it sounded like) is off-putting.
Blueberry: Some stuff he says doesn't make sense, but overall he seems like an okay judge.

Overall, my picks are:
1. Apple
2. Mango
3. Cherry
4. Melon

AeroMatter wrote:
This post is ironic. These forums are ironic. My life is ironic.

I just would like to say that most judges could say just a little bit more in their reviews. (Talking about most judges, not all) Mentioning one more pro and one more contra would be perfect. Thankies.